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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P310 was unveiled 10 months later than the GR Digital IV so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P310 scores versus the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 P310 GR Digital IV 
IntroducedJune 2012September 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Nikon P310

 GR Digital IV P310 
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 P310 GR Digital IV 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P310 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P310 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and GR Digital IV is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P310 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon P310 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern P310 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital IV
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great battery (390 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography info
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
67
great battery (390 CIPA)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f1.9)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
good max aperture (f1.9)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (390 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
29
good max aperture (f1.9)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P310 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Nikon Coolpix P310Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Brand Nikon Ricoh
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2011-09-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 DB65
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $599